Timothy Michael O'Neill's Obituary
Decatur – Timothy Michael O’Neill, 60, of Decatur, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025.
Timothy was born on April 11, 1964, in Detroit, MI, the son of Frederick Clark O’Neill and Mary Kathryn (Bernard) O’Neill. He went to St. Patrick grade school, St. Teresa High School and SIU in Carbondale, IL. He worked at WAND for many years. Tim was a Detroit Lions fan his entire life. He was accomplished in photography, leaving a treasure of video and still images of his family and their pets. His cheerful personality will be missed by everyone who knew Tim.
He is survived by his parents, sister Cathy and her husband Bret Olendorf, and brother Rick O’Neill. Also surviving are his nieces Rachel Schneider and Laura Olendorf and his nephews Nicholas Olendorf and Brenden O’Neill.
The family will gather at a later date to celebrate Tim’s life.
Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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